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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.93, 34,398.81 and 15,985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.93, 34,398.81 and 15,985.37 is: 22,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.93 : 34,398.81 = 15,985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.93/34,398.81 = 15,985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.93x = 34,398.81 × 15,985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.93x = 549,877,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,877,533.42/24,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.27

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